What is Science? Write down the stuff in purple

Anyone can DO science You don’t need a lab coat You don’t need beakers and test tubes You have been doing science since you could sit up.

Science is a way of knowing There are many ways of knowing about the world around us. Greek Mythology Native American Creation Stories Finding out things “the hard way” – touching stove Hands-on experimentation - bathtub inquiry Using models to explain things – requires developed brain

For example… Devil’s Tower, WY The tower rises up out of relatively flat ground.

For example… Devil’s Tower, WY The greenish grey tower sparkles in the sunlight.

For example… Devil’s Tower, WY The tower’s rocks don’t look like any other rocks or dirt nearby – they are a different color and a different texture.

For example… Devil’s Tower, WY The sides of the tower have tall vertical columns that look like the sides were “scratched.” These are crazy climbers!

For example… Devil’s Tower, WY What is your hypothesis to explain these observations?

Gimmie your thoughts…

One Explanation Lakota Legend Lakota Legend One way of knowing involves passing down stories using animals, gods, or magic to explain the world around us. Lakota Legend

Another Explanation Science Hypothesis From the National Park Service Geologists Science Explanation: OBSERVATION of other rock formations in the world PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of how rocks are formed MODELING All are combined to make an INFERENCE or a guess about what happened

Now You Try It… Make some observations about this magic black bottle…..

Now You Try It… What can you infer? What is your explanation? Draw a diagram of what you think the inside of the bottle is like.

Congratulations! You just DID science!